Comerfords bemoan ref ‘conspiracy’ against Cats

Former Kilkenny hurlers Andy and Martin Comerford have accused referees of conspiring against Brian Cody’s team to ensure their swift exit from this summer’s championship.

The O’Loughlin Gaels brothers launched a scathing attack on referee Barry Kelly for his “unbelievable” officiating of the All-Ireland quarter-final tie between Kilkenny and Cork.

Andy, who captained the county to Liam MacCarthy success in 2002, claimed it was blatant in Thurles that the Westmeath referee wanted Kilkenny rid from the championship.